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Two days later, USC blew a lead to Oregon in the final minute.
From Los Angeles Times
He was a security guard based at South Quay Docklands at the time of the explosion in February 1996, which blew him off his feet and perforated his ear drums.
From BBC
In one notable exception, a player receiving medical attention on the sidelines blew a kiss to the stands, receiving a huge cheer.
From BBC
Putting seven tries and 50 points on a French team that rocked up to Murrayfield looking unbeatable in the Six Nations blew the tournament wide open and sent shockwaves through the rugby world.
From BBC
Rampant Scotland annihilated French Grand Slam dreams with a stunning seven-try victory at Murrayfield that blew the Six Nations championship wide open.
From BBC
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